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Gov. Togiola: “We thank God for sparing American Samoa of more devastation”
(UTULEI: Saturday, February 13, 2010) - The Cyclone Warning for the Territory of American Samoa was cancelled today at 6am by the National Weather Service in Tafuna, who then issued a Gale Warning, which was cancelled at 6pm.
Governor Togiola Tulafono issued the following statement after Tropical Cyclone Rene moved away from American Samoa:
STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR TOGIOLA
We give thanks to God for his grace, mercy and loving kindness in allowing Cyclone Rene to spare American Samoa of more devastation than we can handle at this time.
Gov. Togiola prepares American Samoa for Cyclone Rene
Gov. Togiola welcomes home Domata Peko, Rey Maualuga and Jonathan Fanene; Samoan Bengals donate $40,500 to disaster relief fund
(UTULEI: Monday, February 8, 2010) – Governor Togiola Tulafono today welcomed home Domata Peko, Rey Maualuga and Jonathan Fanene of the Cincinnati Bengals.
In welcome remarks at the Office of the Governor, Governor Togiola lauded the three NFL players on their achievements in the National Football League, which has put “American Samoa in the limelight.”
In a special presentation, Domata Peko, on behalf of his teammates, the Cincinnati Bengals and the people of Greater Cincinnati, presented to Governor Togiola a check in the amount of $40,500 as their contribution to the American Samoa Disaster Relief Fund.
Gov. Togiola disaster update: “Moving along and going very well.”
(UTULEI: Saturday, February 6, 2010) – Governor Togiola Tulafono on his weekly radio program –Mo Lou Silafia– gave a disaster update on the Permanent Housing Construction Program, the National Emergency Grant, and Disaster Unemployment Assistance that it was “moving along and going very well.”
Permanent Housing Construction Program
Governor Togiola said Construction Orders have been issued for three applicants. Fourteen applicants have had their Land Use Permits approved, while 32 are awaiting Site Inspection Requests.
The Construction Orders for houses for the three applicants are for two 2-bedrooms, and a 1-bedroom.
Gov. Togiola honors Sen. Tuana’itau with tribute at State funeral service
(UTULEI: Friday, February 5, 2010) – Governor Togiola Tulafono today paid tribute to Tualauta Senator Tuana’itau Fa’atamala Tuia at State funeral services held at the Fale Samoa of the American Samoa Legislature in Fagatogo.
Joined by First Lady Mary Ann Tulafono, Chief Justice Lealaialoa Michael Kruse, Senate President Gaoteote Palaie Tofau, House Speaker Savali Talavou Ale, lawmakers, Cabinet members, and children of the late senator, Governor Togiola said in honoring a great leader, it is more important to celebrate the memory of his achievements as a lawmaker, in his village of Pava’ia’i as the sa’o, in his church, in the courts as a counselor, where he helped many people he never knew.
Territorial Prayer Breakfast 2010: “Samoa Muamua Le Atua”
Gov. Togiola: Disaster recovery update - “Rebuilding Our Community with Confidence"
(UTULEI: Saturday, January 30, 2010) – Governor Togiola Tulafono today on his weekly radio program gave an update on the Territory’s disaster recovery and rebuilding efforts.
Permanent Housing Construction Program
San Diego State University graduates 25 ASG employees with M.A. in Education
(UTULEI: Friday, January 29, 2010) – Governor Togiola Tulafono today gave the commencement address for the San Diego State University (SDSU) Fall 2009 graduation at Governor H. Rex Lee Auditorium (Fale Laumei) in Utulei.
American Samoa Government wins on appeal, Progressive’s $6.6 million judgment against ASG reversed
(UTULEI: Tuesday, January 26, 2010) – Governor Togiola Tulafono today expressed his delight on the Appellate Court’s unanimous decision to reverse the $6.6 million judgment by Progressive Insurance Limited against the American Samoa Government (ASG).
Gov. Togiola returns from Thailand COS meeting - “working together toward a mutually beneficial solution”
(UTULEI: Monday, January 25, 2010) – Governor Togiola Tulafono returned on Sunday night to the Territory from meetings in Thailand and Honolulu.